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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.58, 7,205.90 and 2,953.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.58, 7,205.90 and 2,953.96 is: 4,075.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.58 : 7,205.90 = 2,953.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.58/7,205.90 = 2,953.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.58x = 7,205.90 × 2,953.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.58x = 21,285,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,285,940.36/5,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.75

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